Attendance - For a brighter tomorrow, you have to show up today! Intend to Attend

What does the law say...

-> Children from the ages of 5-18 are required to attend school -> In Virginia, truancy is described as seven or more unexcused absences in a year -> Requires parents to send children to school -> Requires students to attend school -> Requires schools to take specific action when children are not enrolled or students fail to attend -> Authorizes law enforcement to take specific action when children are not enrolled or students fail to attend -> Truancy can lead to Juvenile Court and a CHINS(Child in Need of Supervision) petition

Attendance Officers are assigned to assit with attendance issues such as home visit, calls to parents, submission of court referral packages and attendance at court hearings